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What are Complete Streets (CS)? Complete Streets are designed and operated so they are safe, comfortable, and convenient for all users – pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities.

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Healthy Eating and Built Environment Preserving Farmland and Promote Urban Agriculture Example: Minneapolis Urban Agriculture Policy “ First time since 1963, people will be allowed to grow food commercially in the City of Minneapolis” -Cam Gordon, Minneapolis City Council Member, Second Ward From seed to plate: The food system impacts health (land use, transportation, proximity to grocery stores/farmer’s markets, and affordable healthy foods)

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Health and Equity integrated into Decisions Recommendations from National Prevention Council, US Surgeon General Facilitate collaboration among diverse sectors (e.g., planning, housing, transportation, energy, education, environmental regulation, agriculture, business associations, labor organizations, health and public health) when making decisions likely to have a significant effect on health. Include health criteria as a component of decision making (e.g., policy making, land use and transportation planning). Conduct comprehensive community health needs assessments and develop state and community health improvement plans.

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Model:: Incorporating Health in Regional Transportation Planning: Nashville, Tennessee > Recognizing the relationship between the built environment, transportation, and health, the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization adopted a set of guiding principles, goals, and objectives to help the region pursue quality growth as a central part of its 25-year regional transportation plan. > Emphasizing mass transit, active transportation (e.g., biking, walking), and preservation and enhancement of roadways, the plan incorporates health considerations into infrastructure project selection. - Cited from National Prevention Strategy, US Surgeon General

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Nashville MPO Example > Sixty percent of the selection criteria are related to health, safety, congestion reduction, and active transportation, which has resulted in the inclusion of sidewalks, bicycle lanes, or shared-use lanes in 70 percent of funded roadway projects (up from 2 percent). > The plan also reserves a minimum of 25 percent of Federal Surface Transportation Project dollars for active transportation.

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26 About 1/3 of Americans Do Not Drive This includes: > 21% of Americans over 65. > All children under 16. > Many low income Americans who cannot afford automobiles. > Community members who choose not to or cannot drive Dan Burden, pedbikeimages.org

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Health Equity and Transportation The Transportation prescription “ For too long now, our transportation decision making has failed to address the impacts that our infrastructure network has on public health and equity.” - Congressman James Oberstar